Paris, TN Obituaries

Mar 18, 2017

Herbert Ray "Daddy Ray" Hill, age 74, of Paris, TN died Saturday March 18, 2017, at his residence.

Ray was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris, TN where he had served as a Deacon, a Sunday School teacher,a Bible Drill Leader and taught Church Training.  Ray served on the Board of Missions and went on two mission trips,...

Mar 17, 2017

Lois Leonise Heavner, age 63, of Puryear, TN, died Friday, March 17, 2017, at her residence in Puryear, TN.

Lois attended Puryear Baptist Church.  She enjoyed woodworking, knitting, painting, and all crafts.  She also enjoyed writing poems.

She was born May 19, 1953, in Ft. Worth, TX, to the late Leon...

Mar 17, 2017

Mary Eubanks, age 84, of Paris, TN, died Friday, March 17, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Mary was a member of Paris First United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Ambassador’s Sunday school class.  She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She enjoyed crocheting and reading.

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Mar 17, 2017

Lillian Mae “Mickie” Carver Palmer Sapaugh, age 84, of Murray, KY, died Friday, March 17, 2017, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Murray, KY.

Mickie was a member of Puryear Baptist Church, and the Good Sam Camping Club.   She had worked as an executive Secretary in Banking for several years.   She enjoyed camping, and traveling, and...

Mar 13, 2017

Donald E. Bagwell, age 68 of Paris, TN died Monday, March 13, 2017 at NHC Healthcare in Milan, TN.

Donald formerly worked at Holley Carburetor Plant in Paris and retired form M.I.G. in Lexington, TN.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Paris.

He was born November 22,...

Mar 13, 2017

Arthur Ben Evans, age 88 of Selmer, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Monday, March 13, 2017 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS.

Ben was a Baptist and he enjoyed Kentucky Fried Chicken, drinking Dr. Pepper, fishing, and going to watch wrestling.

Born April 28, 1928, in Big Sandy,...

Mar 12, 2017

Born on Columbus Day, October 12, 1947, in Paris, Tennessee, Charlotte Crosswy Owens Lake died in the early morning of March 12, 2017, in a hospital in Glendale, Arizona, from terminal cancer.  She was 69 years old.  She had bravely suffered from Multiple Sclerosis for many years, still able to walk after more than 20 years because of her...

Mar 12, 2017

Dorothy Colley Snow, age 83 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Paris Healthcare and Rehab Center in Paris, TN.

Dorothy was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, camping, and her flowers.

Born February 14, 1934, in Paris, TN, she was the daughter of the late...

Mar 12, 2017

Barbara Anne Bowden, age 67 of Paris, TN, died March 12, 2017 in Paris, TN.

Barbara was Pentecostal in faith. She enjoyed going to flea markets and her dog.

Born July 24, 1949, in Paris, TN, she was the daughter of the late Lester William Lowe and the late Robbie Thompson...

Mar 10, 2017

Mamie Smith Collier, age 87 of Springville, TN, died Friday, March 10, 2017 at her residence.

Mamie was a member of Dover First Church of the Nazarene in Dover, TN, and enjoyed growing flowers.

Born August 8, 1929 in Mountain View, MO, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Smith and...

Mar 10, 2017

Joyce Ham Jones, 66, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10th, 2017 at her home after a short but brave battle with cancer.

Joyce was born on April 22, 1950, in Franklin, Tennessee, to the late John and Willie Lee (Taylor) Ham. She cherished memories of growing up on her...

Mar 8, 2017

Fred Allen, age 88 of Paris, TN, died late Wednesday night, March 8, 2017 at his residence.

Fred attended New Hope Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He retired from T.I.M.E.-D.C. Trucking.  He was a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge #108 in Paris and also enjoyed being a shade-tree mechanic.

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Mar 7, 2017

Jennie E. White Allen, age 75 of Henry, TN, died Tuesday March 7, 2017 at her son’s home in Trezevant, TN.

Jennie was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.  She formerly worked at Gaines Manufacturing and Brown Shoe Company and retired from Nestaway, all in McKenzie, TN.  She enjoyed gardening and collecting Indian memorabilia.

Mar 5, 2017

Christine Brogdon, age 83, of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, March 5, 2017, at her residence in Puryear, TN.

Christine worked at Rich’s Electric in Fairview, TN, for several years as a spot welder. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, and crafts such as sewing and ceramics. She loved to cook and host...

Mar 1, 2017

Salvatore “Sal” Esposito, age 74, of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at his residence in Paris, TN.

Sal was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.  He retired as a quality control manager in women’s clothing manufacturing after many years.  He enjoyed traveling the world with his work and was fluent in five...

Mar 1, 2017

Donald Gene Thomas, Sr., age 74, of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the Paris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

He was member of Temple Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a retired self- employed drywall contractor.

Donald was an avid...

Feb 19, 2017

Rian Troy Evans, age 81, of Paris, TN, died Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Paris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

Rian worked at McKee Supply in Paris for 11 years.  He was a member of the Paris Church of God of Prophecy.  He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and listening to Gospel music.

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Feb 18, 2017

Judy Lindsey Gammon, age 65 of Old Hickory, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at her residence.

Judy was an Elementary School Teacher for 39 years, retiring from Sandpiper Shores Elementary School in Boca Raton, FL.  She formerly taught in Waverly, and Bradford, TN as well as Independence, MO before moving...

Feb 17, 2017

David Lynn Birmingham, age 61, of Paris, TN, died Friday, February 17, 2017, in Paris, TN.

David was a lifelong truck driver  who formerly drove for Three Rivers Trucking.  He was a US Navy Veteran and a life member of Amvets.   In 1979, he built and help run DavAnn Group Home on Trading Post Road...

Feb 17, 2017

Former Henry Countian, Mikki Darlene Williams, age 54, of Bolivar, TN, died Friday, February 17, 2017 from Huntingdon's disease, at Pleasant View Healthcare Center in Bolivar, TN.

Mikki formerly worked as a greeter at Walmart in Paris, TN.  She was a member of the Church of Christ.

She was born February...